Vintage Craftsman Craftsman V Series 1971 Craftsman First Year Run Made in USA Deep Socket Set

I am in Estero This is a vintage Craftsman Deep Socket Set with specialty first run wrenches. This is a rare find in this condition! Up for sale is a premium, highly collectible piece of American hardware history: a 1971 vintage Craftsman 1/2-inch drive socket wrench tool set.This specific set features the legendary, highly coveted single -V- stamp, officially confirming it as a First-Year Production Run from the absolute debut year of the high-polish line manufactured by the Moore Drop Forging Company for Sears. Because it dates precisely to 1971, these tools feature only the size and the "-V-" maker's mark without any later 5-digit part numbers, making it an incredibly rare, historically significant find for tool historians and mechanics alike. All tools are forged from ultra-durable, premium alloy steel and finished in Craftsman's iconic mid-century high-polish mirror chrome. They are fully functional, 100% Made in the USA, and built to last several lifetimes. What’s Included & Tool Breakdown Vintage Craftsman Deep Sockets What it does: These deep-well sockets feature a 12-point internal design, allowing you to quickly seat the socket onto standard hexagonal (6-point) or square (4-point) fasteners at multiple angles. The deep-well design is specifically engineered to reach nuts recessed on long, exposed bolt threads. Original Paper-Wrapped Craftsman Spark Plug Socket (Far Right) What it does: A highly unique specialty socket explicitly engineered for automotive tune-ups. It features an internal rubber insert designed to grip, protect, and safely extract delicate ceramic spark plugs without cracking them. It still retains its historic protective paper sleeve wrapping! Vintage Craftsman Speed Wrench / Speeder Handle What it does: Featuring a distinct crank-handle shape, this tool allows a mechanic to rapidly spin nuts and bolts on or off using a continuous, fluid rotating motion. It functions like a hand-powered drill, saving massive amounts of time during teardowns. Vintage Craftsman Flex-Head Breaker Bar / Flex Handle What it does: This heavy-duty, long-reach bar is designed to deliver maximum mechanical leverage. The pivoting flex-head allows you to work at multiple angles to safely break loose stubborn, rusted, or highly torqued nuts and fasteners without damaging your standard ratchets. Vintage Craftsman Sliding T-Handle / Cross-Bar What it does: A highly versatile drive tool featuring a drive head that slides seamlessly along a solid steel bar. Centering the head turns it into a balanced T-handle for fast, two-handed spinning; sliding the head to one side transforms it into an offset L-handle for high-torque leverage in tight engine bays. Vintage Craftsman Drive Extension Bars (2 Included: Medium & Short) What it does: These solid extension rods bridge the gap between your handle and your socket, extending your reach deep into narrow, cramped, or recessed mechanical spaces where your hands or wrench handles won't fit. Excellent Vintage Condition: Solid steel composition with stunning mirror chrome finish.Authentic Patina: Minimal, honest wear consistent with careful garage storage over the last 60+ years.Mechanically Perfect: No cracks, no stripped drives, and completely smooth rotational handles. 7/16" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 1/2" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 9/16" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 11/16" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 3/4" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 13/16" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 7/8" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 15/16" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 1" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 1-1/8" Deep Well 12-Point Socket -V- 13/16" Specialty Spark Plug Socket (retains original protective factory paper sleeve!)

Condition

Used (normal wear)